#RioChallenge Live Blog: Liverpool v Spurs

Probable Lineups:

Liverpool have won seven games in a row as they look to overcome another hurdle when they host Tottenham at Anfield. Sitting in second place and a point behind Chelsea, Brendan Rodgers will need to keep his impressive winning form in order to have any chance of winning the league. Without a registered loss in 2014, The Reds of Liverpool are looking very strong as they head into the final turn before the end of the season. Brendan Rodgers will most probably stick to the formation he’s been using as it has been proven to be successful time and time again. The only change from their narrow win against Sunderland may be the introduction of Raheem Sterling to replace Philippe Coutinho at the tip of the diamond attack, with the two being rotation on a game to game basis. Without any major changes, the manager will rely on the attacking prowess of his two key strikers, Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturridge.

The past week has seen Tottenham Hotspur lose their European spot to Everton after a rather shaky few weeks with three wins and three loses in as many games. However, a resilient performance against Southampton saw Tim Sherwood’s side grab a crucial late victory as they managed to avoid three consecutive losses. The Spurs manager will be waiting on the fitness of Emmanuel Adebayor with Roberto Soldado looking to start as the lone striker as he did in their previous match. Right back Kyle Walker has also missed a few matches with injury and could start on the bench in this match having just recovered as Kyle Naughton will be deployed at right back in his place. Elsewhere on the pitch, Sherwood will probably field the same team he used last weekend with Gylfi Sigurdsson, last weeks hero, starting on the bench.

What the fans are saying…

@Togaflex Fancy them to get a point. Liverpool momentum us gradually wearing off and Tottenham have second best away record I think.

Remember this?

Liverpool showed their class when they visited Tottenham Hotspur last time around showing total away domination as The Reds’ attack were left unanswered, with Spurs falling to a 5-0 slump.

Fantasy Football Danger Man

Nobody else can compete with the current form of Liverpool striker Luis Suarez as his world class talent has been shown game in game out. His partnership with Daniel Sturridge has been very lethal this season, resulting with a 28 goal haul for the Uruguayan alone, putting him top of the Premier League goal scoring charts.

Stats to get your head around…

Liverpool vs. Tottenham Hotspur: An Alternative Preview

Liverpool v Tottenham has seen more own goals than any other fixture in Barclays Premier League history (8).

Tottenham haven’t lost three Barclays Premier League away games in a row since January 2009.